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Y969 HBD

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

109,360 mi
Last recorded109,360 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY969 HBD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2022 109,360 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 105,758 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 102,831 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 102,519 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 97,958 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 97,956 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nsf and osf subframe mountings slightly corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2018 94,072 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 93,787 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 93,263 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 90,664 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 90,274 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 89,124 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 89,123 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2007 88,759 miles

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 27 Jul 2006 85,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres badly cracked and perished

handbrake free travel in need of adjustment

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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Y969 HBD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 90,711 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y969 HBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y969 HBD registered?

Y969 HBD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y969 HBD safe to buy?

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